Colombo ship fire appears under control, no oil spill: Indian Coast Guard
The blaze has led to the large container ship looking mangled on most sides, tilting towards its right and the burnt containers face the risk of falling overboard.
May 28, 2021, 10:46 AM IST
Colombo ship fire: No oil spill, intense firefighting on, says ICG
A Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, which caught fire near the Colombo beach last week, may sink, raising severe environmental concerns in the island nation. The cargo vessel was carrying a consignment of chemicals and raw materials for cosmetics from Hazira in Gujarat to Colombo Port.
May 26, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
Ship fire off Colombo: Indian Coast Guard rushes assets, more on standby
The 325 metric tons of fuels held in the large container vessels tanks are feared to pose a threat of oil spill in the region.
May 25, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard prepares for Cyclone Yaas, alerts fishermen, sailors on east coast
As per IMD forecast, a low pressure area is very likely to form over North Andaman Sea and adjoining East Central Bay of Bengal around May 22
May 20, 2021, 21:25 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy, Coast Guard rescue 314 from barges in Arabian Sea
Efforts are on to rescue the other people still trapped in the waters as the intensity of Cyclone Tauktae seemed to be on the wane after it made landfall around midnight.
May 18, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: No loss of life at sea, 5600 boats back to safety says Indian Coast Guard
With the storm having crossed the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Lakshadweep islands on India’s West Coast, the maritime force has said that there has been nil loss of life at sea.
May 16, 2021, 22:13 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: NDRF teams deployed in five states, Kerala districts on red alert
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is well prepared ahead of Cyclone Tauktae striking the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra, NDRF officials said on Friday.
May 14, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: Kerala may receive heavy rains on May 14-15, 'Red' alert sounded, ban announced on fishing
As per the national weather forecasting agency, a low-pressure area over Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 16. The IMD has issued a warning for fishermen to not venture into the sea till May 17.
May 13, 2021, 21:47 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Fishing boat feared sunk for 4 days located by Indian Coast Guard, 11 crew safe
After a four-day search and rescue operation a fishing boat with 11-crew members feared sunk has been located and will return to home port by May 3.
Apr 28, 2021, 21:30 PM IST
Indian Coast guard rescues eight fishermen off Karaikal, Puducherry
The fishing boat was stranded approximately 15 nautical miles from the coast due to machinery breakdown and was drifting away owing to the weather conditions.
Apr 23, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard seizes heroin worth Rs 300cr from Pakistani boat off Gujarat
The operation was carried out based on inputs received on Tuesday about suspected narcotics trafficking by a Pakistani boat off the Indo-Pak International Maritime Boundary Line.
Apr 15, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard’s big haul: Rs 3000 cr worth drugs, 5 AK-47rifles, 1000 rounds seized
Boarding and search of the three vessels by Indian Coast Guard led to the seizure of 300 kg high-grade heroin, 5 AK-47 rifles with 1000 live rounds.
Mar 25, 2021, 23:36 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra' commissioned, to strengthen coastal security
Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra', the sixth offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security, was commissioned into service in Chennai on Wednesday.
Mar 24, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard commissions 105-ton indigenous Interceptor Boat C-453 for eastern fleet
This vessel was the penultimate one in the series of 18 vessels, being built by M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd. ICGS C-453, the 27.80 meters long Interceptor Boat has a Max Speed of 45 knots (85 kmph) and is capable of undertaking multifarious tasks including Surveillance, Interdiction, close coast patrol, Search and Rescue, rendering assistance to boats in distress.
Feb 19, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets Indian Coast Guard personnel on foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted its personnel and their families on the foundation day of the Indian Coast Guard, applauding their exemplary service. True to its motto "Vayam Rakshamah" meaning `We protect`, the service has to its credit saving over 10,000 lives and apprehending around 14,000 miscreants since its inception in 1977.
Feb 01, 2021, 10:21 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2021: Know eligibility, last date and other details
The Indian Coast Guard has released a notification for the recruitment of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik.
Jan 06, 2021, 19:33 PM IST
Cyclone Burevi: Indian coast guard rescues fishermen stranded on island; know their story
Three fishermen were stranded on an island for over two days amid harsh weather conditions owing to Cyclone Burevi in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula.
Dec 03, 2020, 18:06 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard seizes Sri Lankan boat with 100 kg heroin, arrests six crew members
The Indian Coast Guard issued a statement in which it said it has arrested six crew members in this connection and also seized five pistols from the accused.
Nov 25, 2020, 16:07 PM IST
Cyclone Nivar: Indian Navy, Coast Guard teams ready for relief and rescue operations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
According to the Coast Guard officials, 15 disaster relief teams are ready to provide assistance to state and district administration.
Nov 24, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard averts mishap off Nicobar, tows drifting oil tanker
The Indian Coast Guard is towing drifting tanker MT Anasthasia-1 away from the Katchall island, near the bio-sensitive ecology of pristine Nicobar islands.
Nov 23, 2020, 14:32 PM IST
